Dalkeith
“Old age is a bitch!”
Synopsis
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
Top Cast
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Ray Barrett
Tarquin St John Smythe
Esme Melville
Maisie Carter
Gus Mercurio
Enzo Petroni
Alan Hopgood
Mick
Judy Banks
Doris
Marilyn Maguire
Suzanne Barker
Geoff Brooks
Benny Saunders
James Benedict
Dave Bennett
Jacinta Stapleton
Kate Johnson
Julie Nihill
Sally
Andrew Clarke
Judge Proctor
Gabrielle Leeds
Daphne
Alan Pentland
Mr Wilson
Brenda Addie
Mrs. Kenwright
Wendy Strehlow
Mrs Denham
David Bradshaw
Joe Howlett
Victor Kazan
Doctor
Nathan King
Frank the Barman
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Sheehan
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Kazan
- Original Score
- Frank Strangio
- Original Title
- Dalkeith
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Production Studios
- Transfilm Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Sheehan
Victor Kazan, Leigh Sheehan
Frank Strangio
Bruce Phillips, David Haskins
Martin Fox
Johnie Chase, Ruvi Herzov
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Strangio
Original Music Composer
Johnie Chase
Producer
Leigh Sheehan
Director
Victor Kazan
Screenplay
Ian McPherson
Production Design
Martin Fox
Editor
David Haskins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dalkeith.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalkeith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dalkeith about?
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
Who directed Dalkeith?
Dalkeith was directed by Leigh Sheehan.
Who stars in Dalkeith?
The principal cast of Dalkeith includes Ray Barrett, Esme Melville, Gus Mercurio, Alan Hopgood, Judy Banks.
When was Dalkeith released and how long is it?
Dalkeith was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Dalkeith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dalkeith was composed by Frank Strangio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dalkeith?
Dalkeith holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).